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0.5.2 was a balance patch centred on Endgame Atlas, Delirium, Runes of Aldur rewards, Catalyst and controller UI.
The biggest re-checks are Endgame route Guides (rewards changed), Delirium difficulty Guides, and any Runes of Aldur page that cited old reward values.
Controller players got UI improvements that change how some menus are navigated.
Where 0.5.2 sits in the family
Base Endgame and Runes of Aldur systems that 0.5.2 adjusted.
leaguerunesendgameAtlas passive and Runes QoL groundwork before 0.5.2.
atlasrunesqolEndgame Atlas, Delirium, Runes of Aldur rewards, Catalyst and controller UI on this page.
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Impact dashboard
Endgame Atlas
Re-check reward routesAtlas reward tuning changed which maps and passives are worth farming.
Delirium
Difficulty re-balancedDelirium ladder and reward scaling adjusted; old difficulty Guides are stale.
Runes of Aldur
Reward values changedRunes of Aldur reward tuning affects any page that cited old values.
Controller UI
Menu navigation changedController players should re-learn a few menus after the UI changes.
Official changes, reorganised by player problem
Endgame Atlas reward tuning
Atlas reward structure adjusted, changing which map types and passives are efficient.
Delirium difficulty and rewards
Delirium ladder and reward scaling re-balanced for clearer progression.
Runes of Aldur reward changes
Reward tuning for Runes of Aldur content; old reward values on Guides must be updated.
Catalyst adjustments
Catalyst behaviour updated, relevant to crafting and item pages.
Controller UI improvements
Several controller menus improved; navigation changed for controller players.
Delirium difficulty before/after
Affected content queue
| Content | Type | Trigger | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endgame Atlas Guide | Guide | 0.5.2 | Reward routes | Reviewing |
| Delirium Guide | Guide | 0.5.2 | Difficulty ladder | Reviewing |
| Runes of Aldur Guide | Guide | 0.5.2 | Reward values | Queued |
| Catalyst page | Item | 0.5.2 | Behaviour note | Queued |
| Controller Guide | Guide | 0.5.2 | Menu navigation | Queued |
Community evidence
Atlas feels like it rewards different map types now.
Delirium ladder steps feel clearer after the re-balance.
Video and timestamps
Official Path of Exile 2
0.5.2 Endgame and Runes breakdown
Walkthrough of the 0.5.2 Endgame, Delirium and Runes of Aldur changes.
What to watch for: Jump to the Atlas reward and Delirium segments.
Open source ↗Direct answers
Did 0.5.2 add content?
No. 0.5.2 is a balance patch for existing Endgame, Delirium, Runes of Aldur and Catalyst systems.
It tunes rewards and difficulty rather than adding new systems.
Which Guides are most affected?
Endgame Atlas and Delirium Guides need reward and difficulty re-checks.
Runes of Aldur and Catalyst pages need value updates.
Known issues
- TrackingController UI changes still being documented on the Controller Guide.
- OpenSome Delirium threshold reports varied by build; not yet a single confirmed value.
Sources and verification
Official source for the 0.5.2 balance changes.
Changelog
- Published the 0.5.2 Endgame and Runes rich article.
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